It’s done the trick and the saloon is now a far more pleasant place to spend time with the spacious, thee-cabin layout unchanged from the previous model.

But living space is less than half the story on the 45 because this is a boat built to be used. With IPS600 installed, meaning 435hp per side, the Chinook breezed to a top speed of 40 knots on a flat calm test on Southampton Water and cruised happily in the late thirties.

The helm position is brilliantly focussed on the skipper and adds to what is a very special driving experience.

Read more about the Windy 45 Chinook in the November 2015 issue of MBY.